Barcelona plans to finalize Joao Cancelo signing after pre-season camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
FC Barcelona intends to complete the permanent transfer of defender Joao Cancelo following their pre-season training camp in England. Cancelo, who has agreed on personal terms with Barcelona, remains under contract with Al-Hilal until 2027. The club is addressing final fiscal and administrative details before they can finalize the agreement. There is no urgent timeline for the transfer completion as the coaching staff prepares for La Liga’s opening match on August 23 against Elche.
- •Barcelona confident of finalizing Cancelo's transfer soon
- •Cancelo enjoyed loan spell with Barcelona last season
- •Barcelona expects to wrap up deal before August 23 match
- •Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi oversees Cancelo's pre-season training
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona plan to complete veteran defender’s signing after England pre-season camp
"FC Barcelona remain confident of completing the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo, although the transfer is not expected to be finalized until after the club’s pre-season training camp in England, r...
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